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R744 SCU

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

176,722 mi
Last recorded176,722 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 SCU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 176,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear rear hub seal leaking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 176,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear hub seal leaking

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 166,423 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive halfshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 116,409 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive halfshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 158,789 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

rear tail lift body bracings heavily corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2020 158,779 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights heavily clouded lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn both (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended both rear not retracting due to clips fitted (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

rear tail lift body bracings heavily corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2019 145,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear body brace strut heavily corroded but not structural

Fail 11 Oct 2019 145,249 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear body brace strut heavily corroded but not structural

Pass 31 Jul 2018 133,304 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 133,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2016 131,202 miles

Offside Front flexible hose steel pipe connection rusty

corrosion appearing at cab floor and both sides chassis close to suspension mounts

drivers seat very worn

extensive patch welding

no rear seats fitted at time of retest

Fail 12 Oct 2016 131,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid motor not working (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front flexible hose steel pipe connection rusty

extensive patch welding

Pass 31 Oct 2015 124,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 124,638 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 117,429 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle has considerable patch welding on chassis etc.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 113,241 miles

vehicle has considerable patch welding on chassis etc

Fail 4 Oct 2013 113,229 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front flexible brake hoses steel pipe rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2012 107,404 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

body work showing signs of corrosion alround

vehicle chassis showing signs of light corrosion alround

Fail 19 Apr 2012 107,394 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body work showing signs of corrosion alround

vehicle chassis showing signs of light corrosion alround

Pass 20 Apr 2011 104,220 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 104,219 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 104,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

return spring broken on handbrake quadrant at rear

Pass 16 Mar 2010 100,092 miles

boby work showing signs of corroision alround

front registration plate cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2009 94,751 miles

vehicle has been patch welded in vital arears

Fail 7 Mar 2009 94,653 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion appearing at w/arches

front reg. plate damaged

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2008 85,413 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

vehicle has slight corroision alround on body

Pass 29 Sep 2006 66,946 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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R744 SCU is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 118,553 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R744 SCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R744 SCU is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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